As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.

Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.

He is running to replace Mayor Jonathan Henry, who is not seeking a second term. His opponent in the mayoral race is Terry Todd, a retired law enforcement official.